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States clash with HHS over new reproductive health privacy HIPAA rule

On January 22, 2025, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, joined by 14 other states filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in Knoxville.

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Is Ulysses HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Ulysses is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set to safeguard protected health information (PHI).

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The purpose of automating administrative tasks

Automation streamlines the repetitive mundane tasks associated with healthcare operations that often burden healthcare providers. By reducing the...

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The ethical implications of using AI in dental diagnosis

The use of AI comes with inherent risks in healthcare settings. A primary concern is AI systems trained on skewed datasets, which could create...

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Is Simplenote HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Simplenote is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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The value of tamper-proof data management

When medical histories, prescriptions, and treatment plans are stored in a tamper-proof manner, clinicians can make informed decisions based on...

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Image of someone signing a prescription form for blog about The HHS and DEA expand telemedicine prescribing for opioid use disorder

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The HHS and DEA expand telemedicine for opioid use disorder

The HHS and DEA introduced new rules to expand telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances, including a final rule allowing practitioners to...

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How HIPAA protects same-sex spouses in healthcare (Post Obergefell)

HIPAA’s Privacy Rule allows healthcare providers to share relevant health information with family members, which now explicitly includes same-sex...

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The concept of availability according to HIPAA

The definition of “availability” under HIPAA relates to the secure storage and transmission of data. It’s the process of making data accessible to...

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What is digital health literacy?

Digital health literacy is being able to seek, find, understand, and apply health information from electronic sources to address health-related...

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Is YouMail HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, YouMail is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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What is supply chain transparency? 

Supply chain transparency is the practice of providing clear, accessible information about the different stages involved in the production and...

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How HIPAA compliant email benefits online cancer support groups

HIPAA compliant email provides a platform for members of support groups to connect and share their experiences. These support groups can provide...

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